Patients with severe dental anxiety often mask their fears while hoping dental staff will notice. A new Swedish study reveals this disconnect and offers a simple solution.

The American Dental Association is standing with more than 500 organizations to oppose a federal budget proposal that slashes public health funding by 30%.

Longtime University of North Carolina educator who recently retired will be honored at a cocktail reception on August 22 at Dimensions’ Discovery EXPO.

Kanye West’s lawsuit against his dentist for alleged nitrous oxide addiction is shining a spotlight on an uncomfortable question: Can this everyday tool in the dental office lead to dependency? As recreational use surges and regulation…

Treating caries has become less invasive, time-consuming, and painful due to the availability of innovative technologies such as caries diagnostic tools, silver diamine fluoride, fluoride, glass ionomer, sealants, and guided enamel…

In 2024, significant legislative changes across the United States have broadened the scope of practice for oral health professionals. These reforms aim to address workforce shortages and improve access to care by expanding practice…

After nearly two decades without an increase, Arkansas is raising Medicaid dental reimbursement rates to encourage providers to stay in the system as well incentivize those who have left the program to return. The move aims to combat some…

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene is pleased to announce its newest Editorial Advisory Board member: Jennifer Brame, EdD, MS, BSDH, RDH. She is a clinical professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Adams School of Dentistry,…

As more municipalities drop water fluoridation, the evidence from cities such as Calgary and Juneau paints a stark picture of rising childhood caries and skyrocketing treatment costs. For dental professionals, the rollback of this critical…

We are excited to announce the launch of Profisil Plus, a significant advancement of our already popular Profisil Fluoride Varnish. Designed with the needs of dental professionals and their patients in mind, Profisil Plus incorporates…